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Your Handy Guide to the 6 Types of Bikini Bottoms

Just like how underwear comes in different styles, so too do bikini bottoms. The cheeky, the high waist, and the hipster are some terms you may have heard of. Not to get all technical, but when you shop for body-flattering swimsuits, you should be somewhat familiar with the different styles. They play a role in your overall look! Though bikini bottoms can be an amalgam of two styles (you can wear a high-waisted bottom that also has a deep-V cut), we've narrowed down the categories to six common selections. These are the ones you'll come back to time and time again.

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Heidi Klein
Folly Island hipster bikini bottoms
$125 $87
from mytheresa
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Vero Moda
Stripe Ruffle Bikini Bottom
$26 $15.50
from Asos
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J.Crew
Hipster bikini bottom in Italian seersucker
$44 $29.99
from J.Crew
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Mara Hoffman
Arcadia Indigo-print high-rise bikini briefs
$125
from MATCHESFASHION.COM
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Kiini
Flor High Waisted Bikini Bottom
$135
from MODA OPERANDI
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Solid & Striped's Brigitte bikini bottoms
$78
from anthropologie.com
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MODA OPERANDI Two-Piece Swimwear
Same Swim The Cheeky Bikini Bottom
$185
from MODA OPERANDI
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Victoria's Secret's Itsy Bottom
$23
from victoriassecret.com
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Fella's swimwear bottom
$75
from net-a-porter.com
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Forever 21
FOREVER 21+ Floral High-Cut Bikini Bottoms
$12.90
from Forever 21
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Asos
Minimal High Leg Hipster Bikini Bottom
$19
from Asos
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Agent Provocateur
Mazzy Bikini Bottom White And Black
$145
from Agent Provocateur
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Kiini
Tasmin Boy Short Bikini Bottoms
$129
from shopbop.com
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Asos
Mix and Match Boy Short Bikini Bottom with Eyelets
$13
from Asos
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Mikoh
Puka Puka Cutout Boy Short Bikini Bottom in Black
$108
from REVOLVE
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Dolce & Gabbana
rose print bikini bottoms
$255
from Farfetch
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H&M
Bikini Bottoms
$12.99 $7.99
from H&M
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Marysia Swim
Antibes Scallop Bikini Top
$141
from shopbop.com
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Hipster
What's a better way to show off your hips than to draw attention to them with ruffles? This striped bottom ($25) works for the playful gal.
Simple and classic, this is J.Crew's ($44) take on the hipster style.
High Waisted
Thankfully, Kiini ($135) makes high-waisted styles too, and we love this white one with neon trimming.
If you're looking for a two-toned option, go with Solid & Striped's Brigitte bikini bottoms ($78).
Cheeky
The ruched back on Victoria's Secret's Itsy Bottom ($23) is a great little detail if you're searching for something unique.
Made from Italian fabrics, Fella's swimwear bottom ($75) already seems as luxurious as it looks.
High Cut
Minimalists will appreciate this beige option from Asos ($19).
Agent Provocateur doesn't only make lingerie. The brand also offers sexy swimsuit styles ($145), too.
Boy Short
Love being active on the beach? We suggest wearing boy short swimsuits ($13) to keep the bottoms from riding up.
When someone tries to tell you the style isn't cute, just show them this cutout bikini bottom ($108).
Classic Bikini
Allergic to color? We recommend the classic string bikini in black from H&M ($13).
For the trendier girl, try Marysia Swim's scallop bikini ($141).
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Heidi Klein
Folly Island hipster bikini bottoms
from mytheresa
$125$87
Vero Moda
Stripe Ruffle Bikini Bottom
from Asos
$26$15.50
J.Crew
Hipster bikini bottom in Italian seersucker
from J.Crew
$44$29.99
Mara Hoffman
Arcadia Indigo-print high-rise bikini briefs
from MATCHESFASHION.COM
$125
Kiini
Flor High Waisted Bikini Bottom
from MODA OPERANDI
$135
Solid & Striped's Brigitte bikini bottoms
from anthropologie.com
$78
MODA OPERANDI
Same Swim The Cheeky Bikini Bottom
from MODA OPERANDI
$185
Victoria's Secret's Itsy Bottom
from victoriassecret.com
$23
Fella's swimwear bottom
from net-a-porter.com
$75
Forever 21
FOREVER 21+ Floral High-Cut Bikini Bottoms
from Forever 21
$12.90
Asos
Minimal High Leg Hipster Bikini Bottom
from Asos
$19
Agent Provocateur
Mazzy Bikini Bottom White And Black
from Agent Provocateur
$145
Kiini
Tasmin Boy Short Bikini Bottoms
from shopbop.com
$129
Asos
Mix and Match Boy Short Bikini Bottom with Eyelets
from Asos
$13
Mikoh
Puka Puka Cutout Boy Short Bikini Bottom in Black
from REVOLVE
$108
Dolce & Gabbana
rose print bikini bottoms
from Farfetch
$255
H&M
Bikini Bottoms
from H&M
$12.99$7.99
Marysia Swim
Antibes Scallop Bikini Top
from shopbop.com
$141
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Bandeau Tie Back Top
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Crisscross Side High Waist Bikini Bottom
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$115
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Tie-Front High-Waist Bikini Bottom
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Wrap Around Triangle Top
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$125$62.50
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from The Outnet
$225$101.25
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Lilah embellished cutout bikini briefs
from The Outnet
$225$101.25
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from Agent Provocateur
$145$40
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$155$75
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Stripe Ruffle Bikini Bottom
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Ruffle One Shoulder Bikini Top
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$38$15
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Contrast Cut Out Bikini Bottoms
from Asos
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Tie Front Ruffle Bikini Top
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$29
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Floral Ruffle Racer Back Bikini Top
from Asos
$32
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